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It's a fact. There are a lot of people who feel unhappy in their marriage. But the real question many of them are asking themselves is, how do I know when my marriage is really over?
Is it when your spouse says, "I don't love you anymore?" Is it after an affair takes place? How do you REALLY ... Views: 81143
1. Don’t dichotomize your spiritual and sexual life. Sex in marriage is a wonderful gift to be nurtured and enjoyed. Growing sexually with your husband is a godly pursuit. Therefore get in the habit of praying about sex and praising God for this gift as much as you would (or more) for other ... Views: 74279
When you said your vows, what were you expecting? I suspect if you were like most women, you thought you were entering a partnership. You would enjoy shared power, right?
I bet you’ve discovered something quite different, though. I bet he likes to have power over you, isn’t that so? And to ... Views: 48124
There are ways to fall out of love with a married man, once you recognize completely that he is not FREE to love you back. It doesn’t matter how powerful his vibes and feelings may be. I doesn’t matter that he is romantic and tells you things that lift you to the highest highs. I doesn’t matter ... Views: 39390
Rebound relationship is a common occurrence during a breakup. My clients usually get terribly anxious when they find out that their exes are dating again or entering a new relationship. They want to know how to stop this or how their exes can do this, what that means, etc. They ask, "Does it ... Views: 37326
Why should you care about emotional maturity? Because it can mean the difference between a happy, rewarding and satisfying life and relationship versus a stressful unhappy existence with crises that never seem to go away. This newletter introduces the signs of emotional immaturity, qualities and ... Views: 31509
Sometimes when a couple is married for a while some of the foreplay time goes out the window. Maybe you’re busy with work or kids, but you should never let your love life dwindle. “Quickies” are great sometime, but it’s important to focus on arousing your wife as well. If you would like to know ... Views: 31226
Are you struggling to put the past behind you? What if I gave you a simple instruction manual on how to forgive an emotional affair?
It's common knowledge that the lies, deception and subsequent broken trust caused by emotional infidelity is much more difficult to forgive than the damage done ... Views: 30662
You pretty much have most of the vendors chosen for your wedding, but now onto the wedding DJ pricing. So how much does a wedding DJ cost? You will see many different wedding DJ prices, keep these points in mind and you will find the right one.
Cheap Wedding DJ Prices
These prices will ... Views: 28965
At some point, anyone in a relationship has to learn how to deal with a stubborn spouse. Even though your wife or husband may not really be stubborn in nature, there are situations where this trait may surface and it’s better to be prepared in handling it.
Given that every person is unique, ... Views: 26404
There’s a saying that trust is like a mirror, once it’s broken, you might get hurt trying to put it back, and when you get it back, you can never look at it the same way again. Trust is a very delicate, profound and essential thing to have in a companionship. That’s why when trust is gone, the ... Views: 25661
When you consider what your relationship needs, consider the laws of gravity. An object that is set in motion will continue to move, unless something stands in its way. On the flip side, a motionless object will never move unless something acts upon it. Your relationship or marriage will remain ... Views: 22334
Did you know that divorce rates are the highest that they have ever been in America? Don't feel like you're alone – you're far from the only abandoned husband who wants to learn how to get your wife back.
The percentage of married couples that get divorced has been steadily increasing for the ... Views: 22222
A recent survey conducted in the USA found some interesting statistics on cheating and divorce rates. No doubt infidelity is a serious problem that often leads to divorce or damaged relationships, but the numbers are a little surprising to me: only 19 percent of people who were cheated on ended ... Views: 19341
Divorce is probably one of the hardest and most difficult situations anyone has to go through. While it would be somewhat unfair to say that women get the upper hand in terms of surviving divorce because of the numerous resources and documented pieces of advice that they are able to utilize, ... Views: 18273
How to Control Your Husband Without Him Knowing: How to Keep My Husband in My Control
Being married is a wonderful feeling but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Here are some ways to make sure that your man stays in control and never wavers to create any difficulties for you.
If you ... Views: 17768
Some people believe that it is caring to point out their partner's flaws - that it will help to make that person a better person. But the intent behind pointing out flaws is not loving - it is controlling.Pointing Out FlawsBy pointing out flaws, you hope that your partner will let go of the ... Views: 17139
There are a lot of articles circulating on the web regarding “how to get your ex husband back”.This is actually true as wives from separation today are trying the best way possible to pull their husband back towards them. Okay, let's face it, marital separation, even if it's a mutual decision ... Views: 17127
The day a man marries he's doing so with a full heart and the very best intentions. You'd be hard pressed to find a man who recently wed who will say that he doesn't believe his marriage will last. People just don't take the walk down the aisle or make the emotional commitment if they don't ... Views: 17020
You probably never meant for it to happen. It’s not as if you went looking for a lover.
However, once you fell in love with another person than your spouse, things got rather intense. You’re already in what some refer to as an emotional affair. Perhaps you’ve gone further and the relationship ... Views: 16920
Is fighting a problem in your relationship or marriage? Fighting is a very serious problem for many couples. The good news is that I am about to help you solve it permanently.
First you have to understanding that you should not fight at all, with anyone. I don’t mean you should not disagree ... Views: 16236
Are you suspicious that your wife is having an emotional affair?
Are you seeing emotional affair signs without even knowing it?
If you have a sneaking suspicion that your wife is being a little too intimate with another man, then this article will help you discern the truth.
As you ... Views: 16058
Have you ever wondered how ‘that couple’ stayed together all those years? What is it they are doing right? What are the things that contribute to the success of healthy long term relationships? There are a few fundamental things that will improve the chances of a relationships success. Those ... Views: 15944
Your relationship has gotten so bad that you are talking about divorce - when you are talking at all. Should you consider a trial separation? Why and why not.
A trial separation is a huge step to take - an acknowledgement that your marriage is on the brink of collapse - a public statement of ... Views: 15696
Divorce has an ugly side to it. It is the easy way out that most of us take. People who have no ounce of courage to salvage what deserves to be salvaged. If you believe that ending your marriage will make you happier, chances are you are living a myth. If you are thinking of getting your ex ... Views: 15324
A relationship should be based on equality. In relationship without equality one partner tries to control the other. Many fall into the trap of believing that their partner loves them because she or he says so. They become blind to the fact that their partner controls them through jealousy, ... Views: 14463
Good communication is not rocket science. It’s also not ‘painting by numbers’ where people have to learn a set of techniques. It’s not enough to learn some skills. The key to good communication is not just having good communication skills, but also having self-awareness. Why do you react and ... Views: 14432
The most frequently asked questions after a divorce is "How Do I Make My Husband Want to Come Back?” The sad truth is that a lot of divorce occurs for the reason that one person gives up hope and doesn't believe things are going to work out. The other person is left feeling depressed, sad, alone ... Views: 14426
Are you ready for the understatement of the year? Here it is: Kids will make your second marriage a complicated and challenging experience. The reason is clear: In most circumstances, children do not want their parents to divorce. Therefore, the idea of you meeting someone new and finding ... Views: 14112
You are not quite sure how you got yourself into the affair, and even less sure about how to get out of it. You are in love with your paramour but hate the sneaking and cheating. You vacillate between ending the forbidden relationship and giving yourself totally to it. You feel intense emotions ... Views: 13986
The boss’ face is red with rage as he screams obscenities at his subordinate. The boss yells words he will later regret. The subordinate focuses on breathing deeply and staying calm as he watches his boss spin out of emotional control. In the face of his boss’ fury, the subordinate remains ... Views: 13336
The boss’ face is red with rage as he screams obscenities at his subordinate. The boss yells words he will later regret. The subordinate focuses on breathing deeply and staying calm as he watches his boss spin out of emotional control. In the face of his boss’ fury, the subordinate remains ... Views: 13336
We all want to be loved, don't we? Every man and woman sets out to find love as early as their teen years. It's inevitable! We all want to find love and be loved. We find someone special, get married, and things change!
Husbands, have you ever done these things?
Do you blame your wife when ... Views: 13018
One of my best male friends was looking for me on IM feeling totally desperate because his wife was seriously talking about divorce now. They have been on that route before but this time she was totally serious. They have been having a rocky marriage as long as I can remember.
So I went ... Views: 13011
Right now, you don't understand how it's even possible to forgive cheating...Is every man who's ever repaired his marriage after an affair really just jading over their feelings of jealousy and betrayal?
Or do you believe that full forgiveness really is possible? That you and your wife can ... Views: 12989
Most people will admit, when pressed, that they do have a temper. Each individual has a different degree of anger within them and it's often brought to the surface when things completely go awry. In a marriage that can differ slightly. Some women, who have been married for a time, seem to ... Views: 12970
Most married woman out there at one point wished their husbands gave them more attention and affection. It's pretty common for many women to feel as if they're not getting the love and attention that they deserve. Are you living with a man that seems more like your room mate than your husband? ... Views: 12709
My Wife Loves Me but Doesn't Desire Me: Wife Not Interested In Intimacy
Relative to having a sexual relationship, there is a certain dynamic that men absolutely must understand and it is this: "A woman's interest in sex and desire for sex (or the lack thereof) with a given man is a REACTION ... Views: 12709
To marry Asian women is considered as a good choice as they are attractive, nice and charming by their looks and these qualities when combined with their polite and calm nature adds more color to their personality. So in western countries people who are in search of long lasting relationships ... Views: 12627
We all know the grim statistics. Second marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first marriages. Yet, social animals that we are, we keep on remarrying anyway. But there is hope: there are unions that defy statistics and go on to live happily ever after.
We often think of second ... Views: 12545
All relationships have their ups and downs, and there are always times that things will seem very bleak.
But somehow, at least so far, you've always managed to get her back. But now you're afraid that this time will be different, that somehow your relationship is so damaged that there is a ... Views: 12471
We all are aware that in India horoscope matching is an essential process during marriage between the boy and the girl. Most of the astrologers or pundits would match the kundali or Horoscope based on Guna Milan. Under this Milan there are many parameters which are to be studied in depth before ... Views: 12399
Has verbal abuse infiltrated your relationship or marriage to the extent you're ready to do something about it? Perhaps you intend to suggest marriage counseling to your husband? Or, before you do that, do you suppose if you tell him how much his verbal abuse hurts you emotionally, he will drop ... Views: 12264
This article takes a light-hearted look at what it takes to be an expert sulker.
The first step out of sulking is to gain awareness of what it is to sulk. The remainder of article describes an alternative to sulking.
Sulking is a primitive way to deal to feelings of being hurt. We all ... Views: 12098
During one of my seminars, a woman asked me a question. She said, “How do I know if I married the right person?”
I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, “It depends. Is that your husband?”
In all seriousness, how do you know if you married ... Views: 12093
If you've recently discovered that your worst nightmare has come true - that the absolute most painful thing that can happen in a marriage has just happened - then you must have just found out about your wife's affair. The emotions and thoughts inside of you are threatening to rip their way out ... Views: 12024
I’ve counseled and been the pastor of marriages for years. In all that time, I have come to realize what makes a successful marriage. Any marriage, and I mean any marriage, that follows these ten principles will be successful. Yes, these are Christian principles.
Here are the Ten Principles ... Views: 11838
When was the last time you took time out of your busy schedule to write your spouse a letter? Not just a list of to-dos or a grocery list, but a love letter saying how much you appreciate them and value having them in your life. We get caught up in everyday life, that we allow our marriages to ... Views: 11795
According to the most recent statistics, the divorce rate, often quoted (even by this author in psychology classes) as 50% of marriages, is actually closer to the low 40 percentile. (Divorce Rate: It's Not as High as You Think, By Dan Hurley, The New York Times, April 19, 2005). But that does ... Views: 11723
One of the biggest problems between men and women is their view of a relationship. Instead of looking at your connection as a relationship, try to view it as a partnership. This opens up a whole new dynamic. The average person goes into a relationship with a simple objective, to have someone ... Views: 11698
Relationships are built on trust, but it can be very difficult to trust your partner if he or she has a frequently wandering eye. However, if your partner has a wandering eye, your relationship is not necessarily doomed. There are ways you can remedy the situation.
It is important to realize ... Views: 11578